Question

Which equation shows y= -1/2x+4 is in standard form?

a) x+2y=8
b) x+2y=-8
c) 2x-y=8
d) 2x+y=8

Answer 1

The standard form:

`Ax+By=C`

We have:

`y=-(1)/(2)x+4` multiply both sides by 2

`2y=-x+8` add x to both sides

`\boxed{x+2y=8}`